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Painful feet, misty feet.

The combined kick was almost as powerful as Dai's Seven Gates Strike, but without Akabane, Madara's Susanoo could withstand or even counterattack.

After the initial shock, Madara realized something was wrong.

Mito Uzumaki's power is too strong!

No, it's not just about strength.

This vitality, this physical state...

"How is this possible? Last time your body was already struggling to withstand the large amount of chakra used, and now you've actually recovered!"

Ban was shocked.

He knew that this was not the effect of the so-called "Hundred Healings Technique," but that Mito Uzumaki had really become younger!

"If you don't die, how can I grow old?"

Dozens of Vajra Lock Chains emanated from Mito Uzumaki's body, each imbued with the fused chakra of her and the Nine-Tails, making them appear even more terrifying than the real Nine-Tails from a distance.

Madara knew the power of the Kongo Locket.

If he were to be caught, and Kurama Akabane Hiraishin were to arrive, he would be truly finished.

We absolutely cannot get caught!

Madara quickly retreated, and he and his Susanoo rapidly formed hand seals.

The next second, a huge meteorite fell from the sky.

Heaven Shocking Star!

Mito Uzumaki had never seen this technique before, but she knew how to deal with it—no matter how it changed, it could not change the fact that it was actually a small-scale Chibaku Tensei.

She pushed off with her feet and soared into the sky.

Then, the tailed beast chakra on his body condensed into a giant hand, with a wildly spinning sphere in the palm.

Tailed beast jade!

With a single blow, the meteorite shattered.

Madara swiftly flew to the hand and absorbed it with his absorption ability. Even a small mosquito is still meat, and this bit of tailed beast chakra might play a significant role.

At this moment, Akabane had already arrived.

Without hesitation, Ban threw out a black ball—

The earth explodes and the stars explode!

His Planetary Devastation was far superior to Pain's; its extremely powerful suction force drew everything around it in.

It's not like the Six Paths' Planetary Devastation; although incredibly powerful and possessing considerable sealing abilities, it was useless against Akabane with the Rinnegan.

But the spot at least delayed things for a few seconds.

Taking this opportunity, Madara quickly withdrew from the battlefield.

but……

Akabane used the Summoning Jutsu to summon the Gedo Mazo directly—with Mito Uzumaki and Kurama present, he didn't need to expend too much of his own chakra.

Ban wanted to curse.

When he tried to escape, this kid kidnapped the heretical demon statue; his methods were truly insidious to the extreme.

Both Akabane and Uzumaki Mito have extremely high mastery of sealing techniques, so the Gedo Mazo being summoned is basically a waste of resources.

Chapter 374 Anime Unveiled: Hashirama's Resurrection

"Kurama Akabane, you are indeed a formidable figure."

Ban turned around expressionlessly.

Although becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and achieving Infinite Tsukuyomi seem like a huge trap, it is, after all, the goal he has worked hard for for half his life, and it is really difficult for him to give it up all at once.

But what can we do if we don't give up?

"Ban, give up. Your ideas... won't work."

Mito Uzumaki sighed softly.

Akabane looked directly at him, his Rinnegan eyes particularly striking.

The functions of these eyes, combined with Susanoo, Flying Thunder God, and genjutsu, are truly annoying.

Killing them is not an easy task.

Akabane's genjutsu can transform injuries. Madara is unsure whether this is a Sharingan or Rinnegan ability, but he can imagine that Akabane's transformation ability is stronger than others.

Even if this technique isn't Izanagi, it's not far off, and it's almost impossible to kill Akabane before his chakra is exhausted.

But exhausting the chakra of a ninja with Sage Body sounds like a dream, and the consumption of this kind of genjutsu is probably not even as fast as Akabane's own recovery speed.

Madara couldn't think of a second way for a moment. He turned around, looked at Akabane and Mito Uzumaki, and then suddenly sighed wearily. If he ran away, Mito Uzumaki would seal the Gedo Mazo, and he would completely lose the opportunity to realize his ideal.

Ideal or reality.

A difficult decision.

Madara stood there for a long time, then finally sat down and asked, "You can control the Gedo Mazo. If I leave, we will have completely lost. So... Akabane, I want to know, what exactly is Black Zetsu?"

What is Black Zetsu?

Mito Uzumaki was slightly taken aback.

Black Zetsu is indeed a strange and peculiar creature. Before she mastered Observation Haki, she couldn't even sense Black Zetsu's existence.

What is its essence?

This is indeed something to be curious about, and Mito Uzumaki also looked at Akabane.

After a moment of contemplation, Akabane said, "The essence of Black Zetsu is that he is actually a creation of Yin-Yang Release, but his origin is very special and different from ordinary Yin-Yang Release."

"Originating from the Ten-Tails?"

Madara thought about it carefully and understood Akabane's earlier hint: "Mother" refers to the one who created it, and the Ten-Tails is the one who created Black Zetsu, and the Ten-Tails' power...

The Yin-Yang Escape Technique is akin to that of an immortal.

"Yes, I don't know if Black Zetsu has told you, but the Ten-Tails is actually an ancient divine tree that bears a chakra fruit. Eating this fruit can grant you great power."

Akabane said calmly.

Ban nodded slightly.

"Could it be that……"

Mito Uzumaki was stunned for a moment. Could the Ten-Tails be that divine tree?

"The Ten-Tails is the Divine Tree, but it is not only the Divine Tree. It is also the first person to eat the Chakra Fruit, Kaguya Otsutsuki, the Goddess of the Rabbit."

After Akabane finished speaking, he used illusion magic again.

Talking takes too much time; a simple illusion is much more direct. Madara didn't resist; the moment he chose to stay, he had already admitted defeat—with the Flying Thunder God Technique in hand, he couldn't escape at all.

My current thought is simply to know all the secrets and verify whether my approach is correct.

Akabane is also very simple.

He simply "copied" the anime storyline from his previous life after Obito became the Sage of Six Paths. Of course, he cut out a lot of unnecessary memories from the original anime, leaving only some important parts mentioned in the manga.

Upon entering the illusion, Madara found himself in a peculiar perspective.

Uchiha Madara.

This is Madara from the manga, and his current lines are a direct reference to a manga he had previously read.

"Is this... the sequel to the story?"

Ban pondered silently.

In the scene, Obito has become the Sage of Six Paths.

According to the original plan, Madara wanted to manipulate Obito to use the Rinne Rebirth technique to revive him from the Edo Tensei state. Once this was done, Madara would not only be able to revive, but also restore himself to his peak state.

If we were to ask Ban in reality, this would undoubtedly be the best solution.

However, Obito had his own ideas. He wanted to control the Infinite Tsukuyomi himself to achieve world peace, rather than leaving the choice to Madara.

The Uchiha clan...

Ban sighed inwardly.

The stronger the Uchiha clan, the more intense their love becomes, even to the point of obsession.

Not only did Tobirama Senju realize this, but Madara himself also deeply understood this principle. Therefore, he understood Obito's feelings and thoughts and expressed his support from a neutral perspective.

No one is obligated to live for others.

of course.

Madara's main purpose was not these things, but to find out the secret of Black Zetsu.

Therefore, he was puzzled as to why Kurama Akabane would show him such a scene. Was he simply showing him a comic book?

Somewhat strange.

While observing everything from "Ban's" perspective, Ban secretly pondered.

Not long after, he discovered that Obito had betrayed him, and Black Zetsu had perfectly executed his previous plan, reviving him with the Rinne Rebirth. Everything seemed to be going smoothly—

If he hadn't known that Black Zetsu was a treacherous bastard, he would have truly believed that Black Zetsu was an absolute loyal subject.

Where is the problem?

He doesn't understand.

As an unconventional observer, Madara cannot change anything; he can only quietly watch the plot unfold and cannot influence anything.

Besides, this is just an illusion.

Intervening in the illusion...

is it necessary?

"Ban" has been resurrected and is incredibly powerful in battle. This real feeling made him believe that he had been "rejuvenated" and was no longer aging.

Later, the Rinnegan returned to its original state, sealing the Ten-Tails and advancing to Six Paths Mode.

Madara even successfully used the Infinite Tsukuyomi with the help of the Rinnegan and the Ten-Tails—this was Madara's lifelong goal, and he had survived until now for it.

Infinite Tsukuyomi was successful.

The plot unfolded as Madara had envisioned: everyone was sealed away and entered into an illusion, where humanity would live peacefully and without conflict.

There will be no more strife, no more turmoil, no more war.

However, Naruto, Sasuke, and the other main characters were not pulled into the genjutsu. Instead, they were protected by Susanoo. This was no ordinary Susanoo; it carried the power of the Six Paths and could resist the erosion of the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

Things could change!

Madara realized that if it were just a simple Infinite Tsukuyomi and then fighting Naruto and Sasuke, it would be too easy.

Although these two are very strong, to be honest, Madara doesn't take them seriously.

but……

A sharp pain.

A black hand pierced through his chest, and as he turned his head, "Ban" saw a black shadow.

Black Jue.

Black Zetsu is going to kill me?

Madara was stunned for a moment, then felt the surge of power within his body. In that instant, he understood that what Black Zetsu needed was not to kill Madara, but to suppress his consciousness and awaken the Ten-Tails' will.

It can completely revive the Ten-Tails!

This is Black Zetsu's secret.

"Splitting the mountain to save his mother, so that's what it means..."

Ban muttered to himself, realizing that everything before and after had finally connected. Black Zetsu's goal was indeed this, which was why he panicked and lost his composure at that moment.